We welcome Travellers to come and stay both short & slightly longer term. If you want to stay for a few week's or even a month, which can be a great way to start your NZ/Aotearoa experience or to take a break mid way and foster closer relationships, then this may be possible. There is lots of work in Nelson all year round - cafe, admin, horticulture, in the port & for fishing companies, painting & working in construction.
Join the TBB Team - Workers Wanted - For up to 2 hours a day/6 days a week. Email to ask for more info. Here's what past cleaners have said: “Amazing experience staying & working. The staff are so helpful. They have such good energy & are so passionate about making the hostel the best it can be.” “It was a great experience to work at TBB. I’m leaving with wonderful memories and new friendships!”
We have become well known for this nightly treat .....
Hot Chocolate pudding (vegan friendly) & ice cream served every evening, every night of the year @ 8pm. Sometimes ... there is a fruit crumble instead. A nice vibe is created thru this daily ritual which draws people together. We invite guests to have off-line time for an hour or so where games are played, music is made, guests meet new people and share traveller/life stories.
What one traveller said,
"My experience at the hostel was just amazing, lovely people and lovely staff! The hostel is really welcoming, with so many small things that made me feel home: first the chocolate pudding of course, but also the music instruments and games that we can frely use to play all together, the little plants and candles on the tables, the fire to stay warm in winter, the nice backyard with the hammocks, the little lights outside at nighttime."
Free Super-fast Wifi for working/study or connecting.
Reliable, fast WIFI means you can come stay for a month or more & work and/or study or use to connect with family & friends.
Nelson has sooooo many great outdoor options - biking, hiking, swimming, skate boarding, playing football, touch, doing yoga .... we love to share different ideas with you.
Log Fire, Hot Water Bottles, Warm Duvets
Winter is a great time to stay with roaring log fire every night, heat pumps in communal areas, hot water bottles, warm duvets and extra blankets, Great vibe. Lots of work in Nelson over Winter. Sometimes there is yoga on offer, football in the park, quiz and movie nights.
Tasman Bay Backpackers
10 Weka St , Nelson 7010, New Zealand
Freephone 0800 222 572